Us stocks opened to the downside today as investors pulled back despite a better-than expected report on US durable goods orders. (The Australian — 26 May, 2005)+ related stories

US stocks fell as a sharp rise in oil prices overshadowed strong economic reports and led to some profit-taking Oil moved back above $US50 a barrel after a weaker-than-expected report on inventor (ABC News — 26 May, 2005)+ related stories

Us stocks opened higher today after government data showed the US economy grew more vigorously in the first quarter than previously thought. (The Australian — 27 May, 2005)+ related stories

Us stocks swung lower overnight as a sharp rise in crude oil prices overshadowed a generally strong set of economic reports and prompted profit taking on Wall Street. (The Australian — 26 May, 2005)+ related stories

Us stocks swung lower in opening trade today as investors looked to lock in profits after big gains over the past several sessions. (The Australian — 25 May, 2005)+ related stories

European shares fell for a second session on Wednesday as a 3 percent surge in oil prices and mixed U.S. and German data added to economic worries and pushed investors towards more defensive stocks such as drugmakers. (CNN — 26 May, 2005)+ related stories

The share market has continued its rebound with stocks up across the board led by the blue chips. (The Australian — 24 May, 2005)+ related stories

The Australian market is expected to open slightly weaker as a poorperformance on the US Dow Jones index sets a slightly negative tonefor the domestic bourse. – (Sydney Morning Herald — 25 May, 2005)+ related stories